Award
Knight of the Legion of Honour
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Étienne Lenoir
1822-01-12 – 1900-08-04
Life & Legacy
Jean Joseph Étienne Lenoir, also known as Jean J. Lenoir (12 January 1822 – 4 August 1900), was a Belgian-French engineer who invented the internal combustion engine in 1858. Prior designs for such engines were patented as early as 1807 (De Rivaz engine) and 1854 (Barsanti–Matteucci engine).
He was born in Mussy-la-Ville (then in Luxembourg, part of the Belgian Province of Luxembourg since 1839). In 1838, he immigrated to France, taking up residence in Paris, where he developed an interest in electroplating. His interest in the subject led him to make several electrical inventions, including an improved electric telegraph.
Occupation & Career
inventor, technician, automotive engineer, marine architect, merchant
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Montyon Science Award
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour · Montyon Science Award
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Montyon Science Award
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q12935 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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